Clarkson University - Getting Into Clarkson

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Getting Into Clarkson

Directions to Clarkson

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By Car:
The Office of Admission is located in Holcroft House, a white house located immediately on your left after entering campus through the main entrance on Maple Street (Route 11),

Through Albany
Take Interstate 87 north of Albany to exit 23 (Warrensburg). Take Route 9 north about three miles to intersection with Route 28. Follow Route 28 to Indian Lake. Take Route 30 north to Tupper Lake. Pick up Route 3 west. Route 3 intersects with Route 56 north, which goes into Potsdam. Turn left onto Route 11 south in Potsdam. After crossing river, campus is first left after traffic light. Driving time from Albany: approximately four hours.

Through Syracuse
Take Interstate 81 north to exit 48 (Route 342) north of Watertown. Route 342 east intersects with U.S. Route 11. Follow U.S. Route 11 north to Potsdam. Immediately after entering Village of Potsdam, take second Clarkson entrance on right. Driving time from Syracuse: approximately three hours.

Through Utica
Take Route 12 north to Lowville. Then follow Route 26 north to U.S. Route 11 at Evans Mills; turn right and follow Route 11 north to Potsdam. Immediately after entering Village of Potsdam, take second Clarkson entrance on right. Driving time from Utica: approximately three hours.

Through Burlington
Take Interstate 89 north to exit 21 (Swanton). Follow Route 78 west to Rouses Point (Route 78 merges with Route 2). Follow U.S. Route 11 south to Malone; turn left onto Route 30 south; take first right (Route 11B south) to Potsdam. Go straight onto Route 11 south in Potsdam. After crossing river, campus is first left after traffic light. Driving time from Burlington: approximately three hours.

Through Lake Placid
Take Route 86 Through Saranac Lake to Paul Smiths. Turn right on Route 30 north and drive approximately nine miles; turn left onto Route 458 west to Nicholville, turning left onto Route 11B south at intersection. Travel approximately 15 miles to the Village of Potsdam. Go straight onto Route 11 south in Potsdam. After crossing river, campus is first left after traffic light. Driving time from Lake Placid: approximately one and a half hours.

Through Massena
Take Route 37 to Route 56 south. Follow Route 56 to Potsdam. Turn right onto Route 11 south in Potsdam. After crossing river, campus is first left after traffic light. Driving time from Massena: 30 minutes.

Through Ogdensburg
Through Ogdensburg Take Route 37 to Route 68 east. In Canton, pick up Route 11 north to Potsdam. Immediately after entering Village of Potsdam, take second Clarkson entrance on right. Driving time from Ogdensburg: one hour.

By Bus:

Adirondack Trailways Bus Line
Market Square Mall
Potsdam, NY 13676
315-265-2534
Fare and Schedule Information:
800-858-8555

By Plane:
Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
Located northwest of Potsdam in Ottawa, Ontario, two hours away from Clarkson, this Airport is served by most major airlines.

Driving directions from the Airport: Leave airport on Airport Parkway and after about two miles exit onto Hunt Club Road/Regional Route 32 West. Follow Hunt Club Road west and exit onto Route 416 south. Travel 42 miles and exit at Exit 1 "Bridge to U.S.A." Continue straight from exit two miles and turn right onto exit marked "To 37 U.S.A." Cross bridge, pay toll and clear U.S. Customs. After leaving Customs, continue straight 1/2 mile and turn right onto Route 37 west. In two miles turn left onto Route 68 east. After 18 miles in Canton, continue straight onto Route 11 north, 10 miles to Potsdam. Clarkson University is on your right as you enter Village of Potsdam. Driving time from Ottawa: approximately two hours.

Montréal-Dorval Airport (YUL)
Located north of Potsdam in Montreal, Quebec, two hours away from Clarkson, this Airport is served by most major airlines. There are major rental car services at the Airport.

Driving directions from the Airport: From the Airport, take Route 20 west (ouest) which becomes Route 401 west to Cornwall. Take exit 789 marked "Bridge to USA;" turn left at the top of ramp and follow signs to the bridge. Cross bridge, pay toll and clear U.S. Customs. After leaving Customs, continue straight and turn right onto Route 37 west. Follow Route 37 west to Massena. At Massena, turn left onto Route 56 south. Follow Route 56 to Potsdam. Turn right onto Route 11 south in Potsdam. After crossing river, campus is first left after traffic light. Driving time from Montreal: approximately two hours.

Syracuse International Airport (SYR)
Located south of Potsdam in Syracuse, New York, two and one-half hours away from Clarkson, this Airport is served by most major airlines.

Massena International Airport (MSS)
Located just north of Potsdam in Massena, New York, 45 minutes away from Clarkson, this Airport features a few U.S. Air Express (small plane) flights daily.

Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS)
Located just west of Potsdam in Ogdensburg, New York, 45 minutes away from Clarkson, this Airport features a few U.S. Air Express (small plane) flights daily.

Potsdam Airport (Damon Field)
Located in Potsdam, you can fly in here by private aircraft. The airport is located one mile east of Potsdam on Route 11B. The runway is asphalt and 3,700 feet by 60 feet. Instrument approaches and tie-down space are available.The Admission Office offers rides from the Airport to the campus during business hours. Call 315-268-6479 in advance to make arrangements.